Archived News for Industry Professionals
Victoria is preparing to bring back the State Electricity Commission (SEC), reversing a decades-old privatisation.
Caesium spotted in WA
The world is coming down from a heightened state caused by a missing radioactive ‘pill’.
Crane fail accounted for
A crane hire company has agreed to make more than $350,000 of safety improvements after one of its cranes toppled over in Adelaide.
Hydrogen concerns surveyed
Experts say that misunderstanding is holding back the adoption of hydrogen fuel technologies.
Sleepy workers face safety risk
A new study has shown that a lack of sleep can reduce FIFO workers' alertness by 20 per cent.
German links backed
The Federal Government is funding four collaborative hydrogen projects run in partnership between Australia and Germany.
Grattan calls for fuel cuts
Analysts say the $8 billion a year in fuel tax credits given to businesses should be cut in half.
Woodside reviewing Greater Sunrise
Woodside Energy is reportedly reconsidering its opposition to the Greater Sunrise oil and gas project.
MUA pushes pay claim
The maritime union is making an underpayment claim following a fine of over $2 million.
ACCC sees gas issue
Regulators have forecast a supply shortfall of 30 petajoules in Australia’s east coast gas market this year.
Adani dodge exposed
India’s Adani Group is responding to allegations of “brazen stock manipulation”.
Big green plans falter
Plans for a $116 million hydrogen electrolyser factory in Queensland appear to be falling apart.
Forbidden pill still missing
Authorities are scrambling to find a potentially deadly radioactive capsule lost in the WA desert.
Minister leaves for AUKUS spree
The Defence Minister says Australia will limit its military spending while also addressing rising risks.
Darwin Port probes continue
Reports say that foreign affairs and intelligence agencies have been asked to look into the sale of the Darwin Port.
Gas plans prompt overhaul call
The Gomeroi people in New South Wales' west want major changes after a tribunal ruled in favour of a coal seam gas project ...
Defence spend could shift
The Federal Government may scale back defence projects to better use taxpayers’ money.
Iron giant sees green rise
Fortescue says it is likely that renewables will outpace its iron ore business.